I always itemized before. Why not now?

[Vanessa]

How much were your itemized deductions last year?

[bluedeb · Accepted solution]

The standard deduction for 2018 has increased, it might be that your Itemized deductions are now lower than your Standard deduction.

Filing Status                           2018 Tax year               2017 Tax year

Single                                      $12,000                          $   6,350

Married, Filing Joint                 $24,000                          $12,700

Married, Filing Separate          $12,000                          $   6,350

Head of Household                  $18,000                          $9,350

• The standard deduction is $1,300 higher for those who are over 65 or blind; it’s $1,600 higher if also unmarried and not a surviving spouse.
• If someone can claim you as a dependent, you get a smaller standard deduction.